Rowdy Fellow

Rowdy Fellow

Year: 2014

Runtime: 150 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Chaitanya Krishna

ActionDrama

An egoistic wealthy man becomes a cop to settle a score, but gets into a feud with a local politician.

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1

Rally disturbance and confrontation at the police station

Rana Prathap Jayadev, a wealthy man whose ego fuels his actions, is unsettled when MP Suragana Durga Prasad's henchmen stage a political rally near him. The disruption leads to a tense confrontation at the police station, where the SP demands that Rana apologize. After a standoff, Rana relents, apologizing to the henchmen but warns that the SP will hear from him soon.

Evening after the rally Police Station
2

Motivation to join the police

The incident becomes the catalyst for Rana to enter the police service to take revenge on the SP. He leverages his wealth to bribe a minister into appointing him as a Sub-Inspector in a rural area.

Shortly after the rally Minister's office / Rural posting
3

Rana's early days as SI and ally Reddy

In uniform, he pursues the law in his blunt, unconventional way, creating headaches for the SP who suspects him. Along the way, he befriends Constable Reddy, who becomes a loyal ally in his fight against corruption.

First months of service Rural police station
4

Romance with Megha begins

Rana meets Megha, the SP’s daughter, and their connection grows through a series of comic encounters. Megha gradually cares for him as they fall in love, despite the risky sides of their circumstances.

Early romance arc SP's residence
5

Missing constable case surfaces

Rana takes on the missing-person case involving the head constable who vanished since his joining date. The investigation points to a broader pattern of 'lockup deaths' linked to Prasad's network.

Mid arc Police station / field
6

CI and the cover-up reveal

A lone witness, the constable’s colleague, reveals that the CI killed someone inside the police station and bribery was used to shield the crime. The colleague flees, while the constable, unable to uphold ethics, commits suicide.

Investigation phase Police station
7

CI chase and death

Rana tracks down the CI who tries to cover up the crime, leading to a pursuit that ends with the CI dying in an ambulance accident.

Climax of chase City road / hospital
8

Rana's deeper dive into corruption

From that moment, Rana becomes deeply involved in exposing Prasad's corruption within the police system. He aligns with his father to push for better pay for lower-ranking officers and insists on honest work, challenging the status quo.

Following the clash District headquarters / home
9

Alliances and marriage

Rana forges an uneasy alliance with the SP and, with Megha’s blessing, marries her. The union strengthens his personal resolve to fight corruption from within.

Post-conflict period Wedding venue
10

Clash with Prasad escalates

Rana continues pressuring Prasad and in a violent clash, kills Prasad's brother. Prasad strikes back, but is injured by a backstab from Reddy. Rana is saved by his father’s private security team led by James.

Mid to late act Various sites; final confrontation prep
11

Prasad seeks a truce

Prasad discovers Rana is alive and arranges a meeting through Reddy to broker a truce. The two sides test each other, weighing loyalty, revenge, and the price of justice.

Post-injury retaliation Secret meeting venue
12

Final showdown and closure

The confrontation ends with Rana shooting Prasad to death, eliminating the threat once and for all. He forgives Reddy and solidifies their partnership as he vows to continue clean policing with Megha by his side.

Final scene Climax location

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